Lemon Chicken

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Lemon Chicken

This easy lemon recipe is a sweet zesty favorite, made in under an hour!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Sauce

  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Optional Garnish

  • sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken with egg, cornstarch, and soy sauce. Allow it to marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the marinade.
  4. Add chicken to the pan in batches and stir-fry until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir the sauce well to ensure the cornstarch is fully incorporated. Pour it into the pan with the chicken. Let it simmer on low heat until it thickened, about 3-4 minutes
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onion, and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

  • This recipe comes together quickly; prepare all of the ingredients before beginning to cook.
  • Chicken: For easy handling, place chicken in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting (optional). Chicken thighs work well in this recipe.
  • Lemon: Fresh lemon juice is best for this recipe. If using fresh lemon, ½ teaspoon of lemon zest can be added to the sauce for an extra boost of lemon flavor. 
  • Vegetables: Vegetables can be added to this chicken, asparagus, or green beans are great options. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. Trim the vegetables and add them to the pan. Stir-fry them for a few minutes until they are tender crisp. Add the chicken and the sauce and continue to cook as directed.
  • For a crispy chicken, marinated chicken can be dusted in corn starch and deep fried in small batches at 350°F for 4-5 minutes. Thicken sauce and toss with chicken.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 258 (13%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 814mg (34%) Potassium 474mg (14%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 95IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 258 13%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 814mg 34%
Potassium 474mg 10%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 95IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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